Creighton vs Xavier Prediction 1/29/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Creighton vs Xavier prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview

The Creighton Bluejays are 14-6 (7-2) this season after they defeated Seton Hall by a score of 79-54 in their last game. Creighton led 38-34 at halftime and held Seton Hall to just 20 points in the second half in the win. The Bluejays shot 58.3% from the field, 42.3% on three-pointers, and 70.6% on free throws in the game. Ryan Kalkbrenner led Creighton with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Steven Ashworth added 17 points and nine assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bluejays defeated DePaul by a score of 73-49 and Connecticut by a score of 68-63. Creighton has won five games in a row and they are currently third in the Big East standings. Creighton has scored 75.5 points per game and they have allowed 68.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game this season. Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 17.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Steven Ashworth is averaging 16.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game this year. Creighton is shooting 47.6% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview

The Xavier Musketeers are 13-8 (5-5) this year after they defeated Connecticut by a score of 76-72 in their last game. Xavier trailed 41-40 at halftime and they held UConn to just 31 points in the second half in the win. The Musketeers shot 47.3% from the field, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Zach Freemantle led Xavier with 15 points and five rebounds, while Dailyn Swain added 15 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Musketeers lost to St. John’s by a score of 79-71 but did beat Marquette by a score of 59-57 before that. Xavier has won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Big East standings with a 5-5 record. Xavier has scored 77.0 points per game and they have allowed 69.4 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. Zach Freemantle is averaging 16.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Ryan Conwell is averaging 16.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Xavier is shooting 45.4% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 38.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Creighton will beat Xavier

• Creighton has won each of its last eight games against the Big East Conference at CHI Health Center Omaha.
• Xavier has lost each of its last four road night games against the Big East Conference.
• Creighton has won the first half in 15 of its last 16 night games against the Big East Conference at CHI Health Center Omaha.

Creighton vs Xavier Prediction 

Creighton rolls into this matchup on a five-game winning streak and they are near the top of the Big East standings, and they will be at home for this game. The Bluejays are shooting 47.6% from the field and they have scored at least 79 points in three of their last five games, while they have allowed 64 points or fewer in four straight. Xavier is coming off of a win over Connecticut and they are playing some of their best basketball of the season, but we have seen them struggle to score in their last two road games and I think the Creighton defense will be the difference maker. Take the Bluejays to cover at home.